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Y891 GUH

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,299 mi
Last recorded88,299 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 GUH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2011 88,299 miles

Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

Front Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 86,625 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 84,451 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 81,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake adjusters at max adjustment

offside handbrake cable rusty/pitted but working at present

Pass 3 Apr 2007 74,814 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 74,807 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 13 Apr 2006 69,981 miles

o/s & n/s front track control arm bushes starting to wear from tie

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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Y891 GUH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y891 GUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y891 GUH registered?

Y891 GUH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y891 GUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y891 GUH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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